Jake Chown

Jake joined the SoGlos team in February 2024 as an experienced staff writer, following four years working as a reporter for Tindle Newspapers and The Forester.

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Coro Lounge opens in Gloucester city centre as Kings Quarter transformation gathers pace

Transforming a prominent former pub in Kings Square into a modern cafe, bar and restaurant, the new Coro Lounge has opened its...
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World-famous EV and home energy show is coming to Gloucestershire

Celebrity guests, the biggest EV test drive experience in the UK and everything from AI and robotics to expert home energy advice...
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9 places to have fun on the water in Gloucestershire

From the best places to SUP, kayak and canoe, to boat trips, swimming spots and even surfing, SoGlos rounds up 9 of the best...
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14 beautiful Pilates studios in Gloucestershire

From the reformer to the mat, a calming space filled with the best equipment can make all the difference to building your body's...
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How playing racket sports with East Glos Club can improve your health and wellbeing

Proven to boost both your physical and mental health, SoGlos looks at the ways people in Gloucestershire can improve their...
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Gloucestershire email marketing agency appoints head of AI to 'push the boundaries' of growth

Cheltenham-based email marketing specialist, Acquirz, has appointed a new head of data and AI to its senior team this April 2026,...
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'Major milestone' reached as Gloucester's The Forum is now fully operational

A big part of the city's economic and cultural renewal, Gloucester City Council is reflecting on the success of its flagship The...
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Gloucestershire College is opening a new campus in Cheltenham

A new Gloucestershire College campus is set to open in Cheltenham in 2026, providing more post-16 education opportunities for...
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8 extraordinary things you can spray with coatings from a Gloucestershire industrial specialist

From musical instruments and festival stages, to books, boats and even a football stadium – SoGlos rounds up some...
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Detailed plans for Cheltenham's 'once-in-a-generation' Golden Valley project are approved

Construction of the first phase of Cheltenham's landmark Golden Valley development can now officially begin, with detailed plans...
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How a Gloucester spray specialist helped a bespoke kitchens maker double production to meet growing demand

With demonstrations and testing, 3D visualisations and operator training post-build, SoGlos speaks to Cotswolds kitchens maker,...
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Celebrate the 'best of the British countryside' in the Cotswolds as tickets go on sale for Moreton Show

Showcasing the very best of British agriculture and equestrian alongside delicious food and thrilling entertainment, tickets are...
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How Gloucestershire SMEs can use AI safely to optimise IT performance

With the use of AI fast becoming commonplace for SMEs, Gloucestershire's System Force IT shares how the latest tools can optimise...
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Gloucestershire County Council using AI as part of £3.4 million service overhaul

A £3.4 million programme involving the use of AI to 'get a grip' on rising costs looks set to be approved by Gloucestershire...
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Fears Cheltenham's Municipal Offices sale could fall through as council staff are relocated there

Concerns have been raised about the potential sale of Cheltenham's Municipal Offices falling through this April 2026, with...
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'The best approach is to budget realistically before bringing them home' – the costs to consider when buying a pet

While bringing a pet into your home provides priceless companionship, it's important to have the means to provide for them in...
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17 of the most accessible attractions in Gloucestershire

Find a family day out that’s fun for everyone as SoGlos rounds up 17 of Gloucestershire’s most accessible attractions.
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'Queen of the High Street' Mary Portas joins fight to save Stroud's open air pool

Retail expert, TV presenter and author, Mary Portas, has pledged her support for the 'deeply important' community campaign to save...
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Brand new history festival exploring Britain's past is launching in Gloucestershire this summer – with tickets now on sale

Bringing some of the most respected historians around to the medieval Gloucestershire town, there's a brand new event for history...
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15 tasty breakfast spots in Gloucestershire

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day — from weekday on-the-go's to leisurely Sunday brunches with...
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A new modern workspace hub launches in Gloucester this spring – here's how your growing business can be part of it

Small to medium-sized businesses have the opportunity to join one of Gloucestershire's most anticipated new workspace hubs, The...
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How a Cheltenham designer transformed a dated Gloucestershire bathroom into a luxurious private sanctuary

With stylish, calming decor accented by warm, expressive fittings, SoGlos explores how Cheltenham design and supply specialist,...
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'We're increasingly acting as strategic advisers for clients' – why it's time for an established Gloucestershire accountants to rebrand

With the firm evolving significantly over the past year, Griffiths Marshall Advisory Group has revealed an exciting rebrand this...